I still don't get why everyone is banging on about the Sounders playing at home. Even if they went to a seeded tournament wouldn't Seattle be #1 and get home game priority as holders?
Its funny because the Sounders bring fans to the cup. It helps expand it because the club, fans and especially the players take it seriously. If your club doesn't make an issue with your FO, not ours.
Say it wasn't real or that it is less legitimate, they won it and are holders. Hopefully your club works harder next time! Now the Sounders have more trophies to claim this year.

Photo by Stephen Brashear/ISIphotos.com By JASON MITCHELL More than the usual smattering of Rave Green gear sprinkled the streets of downtown Seattle Wednesday. A plane circled high above Lake Union in the late afternoon, trailing a 3,000 square-foot Sounders FC scarf visible from downtown to...